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November 13 at 10am +2
Asian Art Museum · Civic Center • Free
Thirty artisan vendors gather to sell holiday gifts during a three-day market hosted at the Asian Art Museum, where visitors can browse wares without purchasing an entry ticket to the galleries.
Nov. 14 & Nov. 15 at 7pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion · Fort Mason • $5
More than 250 curated small creative businesses fill the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend holiday market, offering ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats indoors alongside outdoor food trucks.
Nov. 14 & Nov. 15 at 11am
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion · Marina District • Suggested entry fee $5
More than 250 curated small creative businesses gather inside the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping featuring ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats, accompanied by outdoor food trucks.
Nov. 14 & Nov. 15 at 11am
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture · Marina District • Suggested $5 entry / Free Admission
More than 250 makers and artisans gather at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture for the Renegade Craft Holiday Fair, showcasing ceramics, apparel, textiles, and leather goods alongside hands-on workshops, DJ music, and local gourmet cuisine.
November 13 at 3:30am +9
DecoDance Bar · Lower Nob Hill • $
Gaucho brings Hot Jazz to life every Thursday, channeling Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt alongside original compositions. Free entry, serious swing vibes, and a packed dance floor.
November 12 at 7:30pm +3
SFJAZZ Center · Civic Center • $75 - $185
Two pivotal figures of modern low-end sound occupy Miner Auditorium for a rare four-night run of bass-centric duets. Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter bring decades of recorded history and pioneering technique to the SFJAZZ Center stage.
November 12 at 7pm
The Deluxe · Haight-Ashbury • $5
Four Bay Area musicians lock together with four-part vocals and driving instruments at The Deluxe, bringing country, soul, swing, and blues into the Northern California bluegrass tradition.
November 12 at 6pm +1
Scopo Divino · Pacific Heights • $$
Tenor player Renner leads a quartet of local Bay Area jazz musicians through Thursday evening sets at Scopo Divino.
November 12 at 5pm +59
Bosco · West SoMa
The Absinthe Group's Italian spot where chefs craft regional favorites inspired by their Italy research trip. Dive into crowd-favorite Smoked Potato Polpette with Calabrian chili or don't-miss Sourdough Focaccia.
November 12 at 5:30pm +119
Merchant Roots · West SoMa • $$$$
Merchant Roots presents Color Theory, a multisensory 10-course dining experience where each dish represents a color of the rainbow. This intimate, theater-like production features visual projections and improvised storytelling for just 12 guests per seating.
November 12 at 5pm +59
San Francisco Wine School · The East Side
A weekly pop-up wine bar led by Master Sommelier David Glancy serving rare and unexpected bottles you won't find elsewhere. Monthly themes, low-intervention options, and chef-crafted Nosh Boards make it easy to explore.
November 13 at 5pm
Vintage Berkeley · Elmwood
Tapas-style South Asian dishes come to Vintage Berkeley as East Bay locals Sneha and Tejasvi present a one-off pop-up menu featuring masala turkey mac and cheese, mushroom pan kebabs, and cardamom pavlova.
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Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM
SOMArts Cultural Center · West SoMa
Adults $15 · Youth 16 and under free
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
San Francisco Main Public Library · Civic Center
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
Longboard Bar and Venue · Sharp Park
$
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 PM
The Landing Place (Acts Full Gospel East County) · Antioch
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:30 PM
Gold Bar Distillery · Treasure Island
$85.81-$96.68
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM
New Conservatory Theatre Center · Civic Center
Thu, Dec 10 · 8:00 PM
Mission Hill Saloon · Potrero Hill
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM
Rae Studios · Union Square
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Luna Del Soul - House of Dance · Staumbaugh Heller
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM
Roble Gym · Stanford
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit · Union Street
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
House of Air · Presidio of San Francisco
$20
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM
The Speakeasy · Novato
$2 oysters
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Hotel Majestic · Cathedral Hill
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco · Financial District
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Stadium Pub · Walnut Creek
$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM
The Barbary Stage · Northern Waterfront
$28
Tue, Nov 17 · 3:00 PM
Fizz Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
Hannah's Art Place · Mission District
$280
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
The Vault Steakhouse · Financial District
$$$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 2:30 PM
The Peasant & The Pear · Danville
$$
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM
Sarah's Vineyard · Gilroy
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Madrone Art Bar · North of Panhandle
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit · Cow Hollow
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Northgate · San Rafael
Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Roxie Theater · Mission District
$0-$50
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
Barebottle Brewing Company - Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
Free to Play
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
BottleTaps · Pleasanton
$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Roxx On Main · Martinez
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
House of Air · Presidio of San Francisco
$20
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
111 Minna Gallery · Transbay
Drafts $8 · House wine $10 · Well drinks $10
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
MarTEEnez Mini Golf and Arcade · Martinez
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Dandelion Chocolate Factory · Mission District
$40
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
The Foster Museum · Palo Alto
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
Question Mark Tavern · West SoMa
$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Club Fugazi · North Beach
$86.9-$108.9
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Zino · Downtown Berkeley
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 PM
Hop Dogma Brewing Company · Half Moon Bay
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel · Tenderloin
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
W San Francisco · Transbay
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM
Tequila Mockingbird · Transbay
$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Piazza D'Angelo · Mill Valley
Drinks $5–$10 · Food Specials $6–$7
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar & Lounge · West SoMa
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM
Zanzi Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM
Pacific Catch · Heritage District
Agave Margaritas or Mai Tai $10.95
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
The Coastal Vine · Moss Beach
$$
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Fort Mason Center · Marina District
$15
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM
111 Minna Gallery · Transbay
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Little Lou’s BBQ and Catering · Campbell
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM
Vinyl Room · Downtown
$$
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Dandelion Chocolate 16th Street Factory · Mission District
Starting At $105 / person
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